Jun 2, 2025 · WHO advocates for a comprehensive response to the mental health needs of children and young people, with a focus on strengthening policies and legislation; promoting …

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Aug 22, 2025 · Child malnutrition is a major public health issue worldwide. An estimated 144 million children under age 5 are stunted, 47 million are wasted and 38.3 million have …

The key findings 2025 Edition includes global, regional, and country trends from 2000-2024 for stunting and overweight. For wasting and severe wasting, country estimates are based on …

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The WHO Child Growth Standards This web site presents the WHO Child Growth Standards. These standards were developed using data collected in the WHO Multicentre Growth …

Child Health and Development The goal of the Child Health and Development Unit is to end preventable child deaths and promote the healthy growth and development of all children in …

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The WHO provides expanded tables for constructing national health cards based on weight-for-age standards, aiding in child growth monitoring and assessment.

Sep 13, 2024 · Child labour reduces the available time that children have to attend education and can place them in situations that are hazardous to their health and development. Children in …